Been thinking of starting a comic thingy... I've got most of the story down, playing around with the characters.
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(if there are similarities it's because this is design draft 2 of the same character lmao)
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Second: Lineart is actually quite easy (to understand - I still suck at it because I cannot really draw). You are using a line to define an object in space, so the more you draw and think about it, the cleaner the lineart becomes on the first try. So maybe try to work less via trial and error and step away from the drawing more often to observe what the shapes you have down are already saying, they determine every other thing you add. Do not rely on a few learned shapes to make it easier.

Instead of approximating a line and figuring out if it works or not, try figuring it out first and then put it down. The lineart will become much more precise. (I am a sucker for Mateo de Longis and Alessandro Barbucci, because they do this in a very comprehensible and obvious way).

Image 46. the portrait with the grey hat. Eyes are basically ellipses in perspective. Do both ellipses lay on the same plain in the same perspective?

portrait in the bottom right with the hat and pipe: is the nose facing the same direction as the rest of the face and is this the most effective way of conveying its shape and volume?

They are very little things that will push your expression drawings, and you will gain absolute control over your drawings. Even in cartoony drawings, all the features are the same, it is just the choice of expressing them that changes.

Makes a lot of sense. I see what you mean about those faces. I think you nailed my biggest problem when you say figure it out first before putting it down, no wonder cleanup becomes a nightmare. Thanks so much for the crits and tips Lamb, I'll definitely try it next round and see how it works

after a long time not making paintings I now tend to have a great deal of trouble making them, so here I'm going to make another attempt. The thumbnail to full painting stage is absolutely a nightmare for me hahaha. I'm going to try again with something kinda easier... wish me luck >-<